Band Row vs Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row

Maximizing Your Back Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions vs 948. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Band Row vs Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions compared to 948 for Band Row.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Band Row and Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Band Row and Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row Differ

What differsBand RowNeutral Grip Seated Cable Row
Equipmenta resistance banda machine
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users948 sessions2,241 sessions

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How to Band Row

Band Row gif

Band Row muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Please pull the band sideways so it can go up vertically.
  2. 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
  3. 3. Using the strength of your back, lower your hands down to below your knees.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
  3. 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Band Row, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Band Row Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Band Row methods?Exercise Guide

How to Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row

Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row gif

Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
  2. 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
  3. 3. Return to the starting position with your back straight and your elbows fully extended.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 2. Please keep your chest open to prevent your back from rounding.
  3. 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row methods?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Back, Band Row or Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row?

Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions against 948 for Band Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Band Row and Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row need?

Band Row needs a resistance band, and Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine.

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